No. 15,766 in German
ämter
"Ämter" means "offices" or "authorities" in English.
In a sentence
Die Ämter in der Stadt sind leicht zu erreichen.
The offices in the city are easy to reach.
In this sentence, 'Ämter' refers to official government offices or institutions.
Welche Ämter muss ich besuchen, um meinen Reisepass zu erneuern?
Which offices do I need to visit to renew my passport?
Here, 'Ämter' is used to denote government establishments in the context of administrative tasks.
Die Angestellten in den Ämtern arbeiten fleißig.
The employees in the offices work diligently.
In this instance, 'Ämter' refers broadly to the places or buildings where governmental or administrative functions are carried out.
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